Over 70 Gabs motorists charged for 'no licence'
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 370 Views |
He told The Monitor that they are alarmed by accidents in Gaborone which are caused mostly by overspeeding and dangerous driving.
Matlhaba stated that reckless driving puts a lot of lives of not only drivers and passengers but also pedestrians in danger. He shared that despite the fines, motorists continue to disobey traffic rules and regulations.
Matlhaba revealed that in a week they registered 38 cases of drunken driving in their policing area. Furthermore, he stated that they also recorded 56 cases of carrying passengers for reward without a permit. He was also concerned about the rising rate of people continuing to drive public transport without a public service vehicle (PSV) licence or permit.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...